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Mike D'Antoni Admits He Cries at Night Because of the Lakers

Phil Jackon's "Zen Master" moniker isn't just some light nickname. You have to have an intense focus to be the head coach of one the league's most storied franchise: Los Angeles Lakes. You have to deal with Kobe Bryant being Kobe Bryant, being the scapegoat of a huge fan base, and constantly high expectations. Mike D'Antoni struggles with it, and that's not just on the court either. He apparently cries at night because of the team:

D'Antoni says he's been sleeping like a baby. "Every 15 minutes you wake up and cry."